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Garlic
Peak season: Summer, Storing tips: Store in a cool, dry place with ventilation; do not refrigerate.
Peaches
Peak season: Summer, Storing tips: Store at room temperature until ripe; then refrigerate to slow down ripening.
Asparagus
Peak season: Spring, Storing tips: Refrigerate with the ends wrapped in a wet paper towel or stand them upright in a glass of water.
Cherries
Peak season: Late Spring through early Summer, Storing tips: Refrigerate fresh cherries; wash only before eating.
Broccoli
Peak season: Fall and Spring, Storing tips: Store in a loose plastic bag in the refrigerator and use within a few days.
Watermelon
Peak season: Summer, Storing tips: Store at room temperature before cutting; refrigerate after cutting and wrap the cut surface in plastic.
Carrots
Peak season: Fall and Spring, Storing tips: Keep them in the coolest part of the refrigerator in a plastic bag or wrapped in a paper towel.
Blueberries
Peak season: Summer, Storing tips: Refrigerate and keep them dry in their original container; wash only before eating.
Avocados
Peak season: Spring through Fall, Storing tips: Ripen at room temperature; store ripe avocados in the refrigerator.
Grapes
Peak season: Summer and Fall, Storing tips: Refrigerate unwashed in their original packaging; best consumed within a week after purchase.
Lettuce
Peak season: Spring through early Fall, Storing tips: Refrigerate in a crisper drawer and keep unwashed in a plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb moisture.
Sweet corn
Peak season: Summer, Storing tips: Refrigerate with the husks on and consume as soon as possible for the best flavor.
Kale
Peak season: Fall and Winter, Storing tips: Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag; do not wash until ready to use.
Apples
Peak season: Fall, Storing tips: Store in a cool, dry place away from more perishable fruits.
Bananas
Peak season: Year-round, Storing tips: Hang or keep them on the counter; refrigerate to slow ripening once they’re at desired ripeness.
Potatoes
Peak season: Fall, Storing tips: Store in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place; do not refrigerate.
Cucumbers
Peak season: Summer, Storing tips: Store in the refrigerator in the crisper drawer; they’re sensitive to temperatures below 50°F.
Eggplant
Peak season: Summer and early Fall, Storing tips: Store in the refrigerator crisper drawer; best used within a few days after purchase.
Cauliflower
Peak season: Fall and Spring, Storing tips: Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag; best used within a week.
Pears
Peak season: Late Summer through Fall, Storing tips: Ripen at room temperature; refrigerate once ripe to slow down ripening.
Spinach
Peak season: Spring and Fall, Storing tips: Keep in the refrigerator in a plastic bag; do not wash until ready to use.
Oranges
Peak season: Winter and Spring, Storing tips: Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator; they will last longer in the fridge.
Zucchini
Peak season: Summer, Storing tips: Keep in the refrigerator crisper drawer; do not wash until ready to cook.
Brussels sprouts
Peak season: Fall and Winter, Storing tips: Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag; try to use within a few days.
Strawberries
Peak season: Spring and early Summer, Storing tips: Do not wash until ready to eat; store in the refrigerator in their original container or a paper-towel-lined container.
Tomatoes
Peak season: Summer, Storing tips: Store at room temperature away from sunlight; refrigerate only if overripe to prevent further ripening.
Onions
Peak season: Fall, Storing tips: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; do not store in plastic bags.
Green beans
Peak season: Summer and early Fall, Storing tips: Refrigerate in a plastic bag and do not wash until ready to use.
Pineapple
Peak season: March through July, Storing tips: Store at room temperature until it's ripe; refrigerate after cutting.
Bell peppers
Peak season: Summer and early Fall, Storing tips: Refrigerate in the crisper drawer; wash only before using.
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